The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (04 - 05) vs. Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
€ 117,000
€ 78,100
€ 117,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The ALPINA B7 is 1.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid.
ALPINA B7
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
58.1
74.9
82.8
57.5
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.1 in
Height
57.5 in
123.2
203.5
117.8
202.2
203.5 in
Length
202.2 in
123.2 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4387 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.26 %
General
ALPINA B7
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
E65/E66
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B7
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
N62-B44
Engine Code
CHJA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
242 hp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Performance
ALPINA B7
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
186 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
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8.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.72 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
8.9 lb/hp
17.72 lb/hp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
12 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
424 mi
Range
739 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
739 mi
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Environmental Impact
244.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
119.4 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
